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P4 Maths: Order of Operations and Brackets (Paper 1 (basics))
P4 Maths: Order of Operations and Brackets (Paper 1 (basics))
Paper 1 (basics): ten mixed-operation questions on multiplication before addition, brackets first, nested brackets and word problems, with answers and one-line notes.
Direct answers Level: P4 maths; format: order of operations, brackets first, nested brackets, and word problems.
01 Paper details (check answers afterwards)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 10 |
| Suggested time | 20 |
| Difficulty mix | Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1 |
| Chapter | Chapter: P4 Maths: Order of Operations and Brackets |
| Level | P4 |
02 Questions (10 items)
- FoundationWork out 3 + 4 x 2.
- FoundationWork out (3 + 4) x 2.
- FoundationWork out 20 – 6 / 2.
- IntermediateWork out 5 x 6 + 8.
- IntermediateWork out 8 + 12 / 4.
- IntermediateWork out (8 + 12) / 4.
- ChallengeWork out 100 – 3 x 4.
- ChallengeWork out 7 x (9 – 5).
- ChallengeWork out 36 / 6 + 9.
- Error redoA pupil works out 3 + 4 x 2 as 14. What went wrong?
03 Answers and one-line notes
| # | Answer | One-line note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11. | Multiply first: 4 x 2 = 8, then add 3 to get 11. |
| 2 | 14. | Brackets first: 3 + 4 = 7, then 7 x 2 = 14. |
| 3 | 17. | Divide first: 6 / 2 = 3, then 20 – 3 = 17. |
| 4 | 38. | Multiply first: 5 x 6 = 30, then 30 + 8 = 38. |
| 5 | 11. | Divide first: 12 / 4 = 3, then 8 + 3 = 11. |
| 6 | 5. | The brackets give 20, and 20 / 4 = 5. |
| 7 | 88. | Multiply first: 3 x 4 = 12, then 100 – 12 = 88. |
| 8 | 28. | Brackets first: 9 – 5 = 4, then 7 x 4 = 28. |
| 9 | 15. | Divide first: 36 / 6 = 6, then 6 + 9 = 15. |
| 10 | It should be 11. | The pupil added first; multiplication comes before addition, so 4 x 2 = 8 and the answer is 11. |
04 What to do after marking
- After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
- Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
- Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.
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